Farm Business Management FdSc
University Centre Bishop Burton
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Riseholme

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Riseholme

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Course info

This programme will provide you with specialist agricultural business understanding.It is underpinned with the principles of crop and livestock production, along with environmental influences, providing you with an all-round appreciation and knowledge of farming businesses, and the ability to adapt in a timely way to any future policy changes.The core underpinning of business management is complimented with integrated transferable and employability skills to apply in a range of industry ...Read more

This programme will provide you with specialist agricultural business understanding.It is underpinned with the principles of crop and livestock production, along with environmental influences, providing you with an all-round appreciation and knowledge of farming businesses, and the ability to adapt in a timely way to any future policy changes.The core underpinning of business management is complimented with integrated transferable and employability skills to apply in a range of industry sectors. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of organisations, the business environment, operations and management practices, gaining valuable application opportunities within our excellent agricultural commercial enterprises.The programme will give you the skills and knowledge required to develop and run adaptable, innovative, sustainable and successful agricultural businesses.


What will I study?

Year 1- Academic, Employment and Professional Skills - Fundamentals of Business - Livestock Production - Farm Business Administration - Industry Skills for Agriculture - Crop Production - Introduction to Sales and Marketing Year 2- Agricultural Policy and Economics- Agriculture and the Environment- Financial Management and Planning - Human Resource Management - Enterprise and Entrepreneurship - Introductory Research Analysis.


Learning and Teaching Approach

The programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches. For all modules, there are theory lectures which aim to deliver the core content, provide the underpinning knowledge and facilitate further expansion of such concepts by the students, through independent study.To complement the theory lectures, students have group seminars that are used to reinforce those concepts delivered theoretically. The seminars focus on delivering using a student-centred approach to enhance the independent learning that takes place outside of the classroomPractical sessions at the Bishop Burton College Farm is also incorporated into a range of modules on this programme making it extremely applied and prepares students effectively for the workplace. The academic curriculum provided by the programme is supported throughout by the extensive practical facilities offered at the College’s farm. Students can expect:- Experienced, supportive and motivated staff with both academic and industrial experience.- Access to an Online Virtual Learning Environment called ilearn, which is used to enhance and facilitate teaching and independent learning on all programmes.- Guest lectures, demonstrations from a range of visiting speakers and offsite trips.


What is the contact time?

Contact time includes approximately 16 hours a week to include lectures, seminars, practical's and tutorials. Students are also expected to carry out a significant amount of independent study in addition to contact time (approximately 25-30 hours a week). Independent study includes reading around the subject, preparing for tutorials and seminars, preparing for, and completing, module assessments and revision; forming an essential part of a student’s learning journey.


Career opportunities

Careers in farm management, as business advisors, policy writers, sales representatives and farm traders.

Key stats

Agriculture
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 60 = 40% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
40%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Agriculture graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Agriculture graduate salary
£17,000

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Modules (Year 2)
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

E - A* Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

72 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS points may be from qualifications such as T Levels, A Levels, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, and City and Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas amongst others. Please use the UCAS Tariff points calculator to determine the UCAS points value of your qualifications.

72 UCAS points in a relevant Level 3 Access to HE Diploma

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

P (C+) required as a minimum

Tuition fees

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England

£8,950 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,950 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,950 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,950 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,950 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£12,782 per year

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Students from International

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£12782 Per year

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